Arkivum Launches ArkFest 2025: Shaping the Future of Digital Archiving & Preservation

Arkivum is excited to announce ArkFest, a virtual conference dedicated to the evolving world of digital archiving and preservation. Taking place from 15th to 17th July 2025, this three-day online event is tailored for professionals working in data management and related fields. 

ArkFest will bring together a global community of experts, thought leaders, and practitioners to explore a wide range of topics essential to today’s digital landscape — all designed to equip organisations with the knowledge and tools to confidently manage their data. 

“I am very excited about ArkFest 2025. It will serve as a fantastic platform for connection, collaboration, and learning for everyone involved in digital archiving and preservation.” said Chris Sigley, CEO of Arkivum. 

The event unites professionals from a range of sectors including life sciences, higher education, and cultural heritage and provides a unique opportunity to explore key challenges, share insights with peers, and help shape the future of data management. 

As part of the first announcement, we are pleased to confirm the following presentations: 

• Suzanne Turner: Audit Ready — From Study Start to Archive
  
• Al Pacheco: ICH E6(R3) & TMF Oversight: What Story Does the Data Tell About Your Study?
• Ashley Avery: Cross-Functional Collaboration in Archiving Strategy
• Cornelia Baumgartner: eTMF Archiving Challenges: Bridging the Gap Between Trial Close-Out and Inspection Readiness
• Amanda Langel: Is Risk-Based Data Management too risky? How cross-functional alignment is the key to mitigating the risk and finding success in Risk Based Data Management Modeling.

The full agenda and speaker line-up will be announced in the lead-up to the event. 

Registration is now open! Stay tuned for updates here